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The common cold is caused by which group of viruses?

ARota viruses
BRhino viruses
CRetroviruses
DAdenoviruses
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Rhino viruses
1. They infect the nose and respiratory passage but not lungs. 2. Rhino viruses cause the common cold. 3. Symptoms last 3 to 7 days. _Source: syllabus Biology, Chapter 8, Human Health and Disease._
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